Cal Cartage Transportation Express LLC
USDOT 3035784 · MC-41929 · Camden, New Jersey · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Cal Cartage Transportation Express LLC (dba California Cartage Express) is a company based in Camden, New Jersey, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 166 power units and 166 drivers, which ranks it #51 by fleet size among 229 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in New Jersey. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 308 times – about 1.9 inspections per power unit. 26.9% of vehicle inspections and 1.5% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 15 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (9 injuries, 0 fatalities, 14 tow-away), or 9.0 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, intermodal containers, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Cal Cartage Transportation Express LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | California Cartage Express |
| USDOT number | 3035784 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-41929 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2 Cooper Street, Camden, NJ 08102 |
| Phone | (877) 634-3777 |
| First registered | Aug 7, 2017 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3035784.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 166 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 16,309,103 miles reported for 2025 – about 98,248 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 166 CDL drivers; 166 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and New Jersey carriers with 50+ units (229).
| Measure | Cal Cartage Transportation E | Same size, US | NJ average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 26.9% | 18.8% | 14.7% | 43% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 43% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 9.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 101% higher than average |
| Inspections | 308 | 267 with a driver check, 238 with a vehicle check, 360 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in New Jersey
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among New Jersey carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cmi Transportation LLC USDOT 3035521 | Camden | 150 | 160 | 42 | 59.3% | 4 |
| Hermann Forwarding Company USDOT 17093 | Monmouth Junction | 163 | 149 | 150 | 17.0% | 12 |
| International Motor Freight Inc USDOT 430808 | Newark | 180 | 80 | 18 | 7.7% | 1 |
| West End Express Company Inc USDOT 235893 | Dayton | 157 | 157 | 81 | 38.0% | 10 |
| Jaap Trucking Inc USDOT 2634381 | Newark | 123 | 115 | 149 | 29.3% | 10 |
| Salson Logistics Inc USDOT 707789 | Newark | 262 | 294 | 463 | 32.3% | 27 |
Other carriers near Camden
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nfi Interactive Logistics LLC USDOT 1486168 | Camden | 3,294 | 4,212 | 2,935 | 13.9% | 245 |
| Nfi Drayage LLC USDOT 157596 | Camden | 113 | 113 | 110 | 4.1% | 9 |
| Finster Courier Incorporated USDOT 751209 | Pennsauken | 199 | 168 | 527 | 19.5% | 10 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Cal Cartage Transportation Express LLC?
Cal Cartage Transportation Express LLC is registered with USDOT number 3035784 and operating authority MC-41929.
How many trucks does Cal Cartage Transportation Express LLC have?
It reports 166 power units (166 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 166 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 13, 2026).
Where is Cal Cartage Transportation Express LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Camden, New Jersey 08102.
What is the out-of-service rate of Cal Cartage Transportation Express LLC?
Over 24 months, 26.9% of vehicle inspections and 1.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.